Non-exfoliative laser skin rejuvenation allows you to tighten skin, reduce expression lines, improve skin tone, even skin tone and tighten pores. It is recommended that people with photos and signs of skin aging use this gentle laser exposure method.
Exfoliative and non-exfoliative laser skin rejuvenation: what's the difference
Exfoliative and non-exfoliative skin rejuvenation methods differ in the degree of laser irradiation to the treated area.
The ablative laser applied to the skin can damage its surface. The temperature in the treatment area rose to 150°C almost immediately. Targeted and controllable skin trauma can initiate the recovery process.
The exposure depth depends on the laser used. Carbon dioxide penetrates deeper than erbium, capturing the upper part of the dermis. The greater the impact, the longer the recovery period that customers must go through.
Non-ablation surgery is gentler and there is no recovery period. The doctor chooses the power and diameter of the laser beam to ensure that the beam penetrates the skin. The surface of the treated skin area will not be disturbed, only hyperemia remains.
The essence of non-exfoliative laser skin rejuvenation, the effect of the method
The firmness of the skin depends on the amount of structural protein. These include elastin and collagen. They are responsible for the skin's ability to stretch and contract.
If the amount of structural proteins in the skin decreases, the recovery after stretching becomes worse, and it becomes sagging and sagging. Wrinkles began to appear.
Laser beam, which is a directional beam:
- Affect the structure of the dermis;
- Protein denaturation occurs;
- Stimulate the synthesis of new collagen and elastin molecules.
The purpose of non-ablative laser treatment is to heat structural proteins to 42-80°C. Under temperature restrictions, the protein denatures: it thickens and activates aseptic inflammation, which leads to the start of the recovery process. New fibroblasts appear, and the skin is gradually renewed.
Today, customers of beauty clinics can use neodymium, erbium, diode or alexandrite lasers for laser skin rejuvenation.
Advantages and disadvantages of the program
The indications of non-ablative laser skin rejuvenation are:
- Photos and time aging of skin on face, neck, shoulders, and hands;
- Pitch reduction;
- Uneven skin tone
- After acne;
- scar;
- Vascular asterisk.
The benefits of non-ablative laser skin rejuvenation include:
- Does not affect. The laser will not leave obvious damage. In rare cases, there may be slight swelling;
- Physiological rejuvenation;
- Fast recovery. The surface of the skin is undisturbed, congested after the operation, and disappears within 24 hours;
- The accuracy of the impact. On the laser device, the beam diameter, pulse power and various operation options are set.
This program has its disadvantages:
- Compared with the ablation method, more procedures are required;
- A slight impact cannot eliminate deep scars;
- Repeat every month. It is advisable to perform 3-6 courses of treatment every 14-30 days. Then the cumulative effect will be fully reflected, and the effect will be more obvious;
- High price.
For those who do not want to go through the recovery period and have the ability to perform surgery as a course, non-exfoliative laser skin rejuvenation is recommended.
Possible complications
The possibility of complications during non-exfoliation laser skin rejuvenation is significantly lower than that of traditional treatments (chemical and acid peels, surgical interventions, etc. ). The main risks are untrained personnel and low-quality equipment. The problem is easily solved by checking the clinic’s comments.
In a personal meeting with a beautician, you should ask questions about beautician education and ask for a laser certificate.
It is not superfluous to clarify the time the machine was last repaired and ask to confirm that the laser is working properly.
Patients should inform their doctors of possible allergic reactions to the medication. Before the operation, the doctor is obliged to inform the contraindications.
What is the effect of laser non-exfoliative skin rejuvenation?
Before preparing for yourself non-exfoliative laser skin rejuvenation, please note that this process requires mandatory consultation with a doctor. The beautician evaluates the skin condition, predicts the result, and selects techniques based on the individual characteristics of the patient's skin. It is important to ensure that there are no contraindications: pregnancy, skin tumors, inflammation, infectious diseases, etc.
Prepare for the meeting
Before performing non-exfoliative rejuvenation, it is worth stopping the use of alcohol, tetracycline antibiotics, anticoagulants, and retinol.
There should be no damage to the treated area of the skin.
One week before going to the doctor, you need to give up radical peels and alcohol-based cosmetics. You do not need to apply decorative cosmetics, creams and lotions to the treatment area before the visit.
Craft
The beautician selects the surgical procedure, radiation intensity and treatment area. The customer goes through 4 stages:
- residence. The patient lies on the sofa and takes a comfortable position, where he will spend 10 to 30 minutes. Remove the hair from the forehead under the disposable cap;
- Facial cleansing. The doctor removes residual cosmetics, sebum and other impurities;
- Laser Treatment. The beautician in scanning mode handles the required area;
- To reduce redness, apply a cream to the treated area to stimulate the regeneration process.
Most people will not feel pain during non-exfoliative rejuvenation. For customers with sensitive skin, the doctor will provide local anesthetics.
recover
The treated area has a slight redness and a feeling of internal warmth. These symptoms will go away on their own for 1-2 days.
For the best results, you need to protect the treatment area from high temperatures for the first 3-4 days: give up the bathtub, sauna, and solarium for 2 weeks. No need to rub the skin with your hands, actively massage and apply decorative cosmetics.
The price of non-ablative laser skin rejuvenation
Depending on the type of equipment and radiation source used in the clinic (erbium, neodymium, diode, etc. ), the price of laser non-exfoliative facial rejuvenation ranges from $45 to $330. The number of recommended programs is at least three, and the complete course will cost customers $140-1000.
Neck and hand care is cheaper-from $28 to $125 (the cost in these areas is usually the same). Neckline-from 33 dollars to 145 dollars. The procedure can also be applied to other parts of the body: abdomen, buttocks, thighs, shoulders and arms. Many clinics provide partial treatment: treatment of facial wrinkles around the forehead, nose, and eyes.
Many clinics provide complexes: face + shoulders, face + neck, face + neck + shoulders, etc. This general anti-aging treatment is cheaper than treating these areas alone.
The service fee is set independently by each clinic. The sharp drop in prices should be shocking. The clinic may be using low-quality equipment or not following recommendations for replacing vulnerable parts of the equipment.
Comment
On the beauty clinic's website, customers post reviews of non-exfoliative laser skin rejuvenation, share their impressions and suggestions, and post "before" and "after" photos.
"I have completed the complete laser skin rejuvenation treatment. I will tell you the procedure itself so that beginners know what will happen: the beam will become hot. It feels like a slight electric shock, a little burning sensation, but you can bear it. If anyoneHave done laser hair removal, then here is a one-on-one feeling.
After the treatment, my face was slightly red, but I could go to work with peace of mind the next day. The effect gradually increases: the face becomes noticeably smoother and the skin becomes thicker. After 5 days, my skin has a slight peeling, but there is no such thing as direct peeling. In general, I am satisfied with how the effect has faded, and I intend to repeat it. "
"The first time I decided to use laser non-exfoliative skin rejuvenation was in 2015. I was shocked by the effect! In the first few hours, my face was as hot as being scalded by boiling water. Then the impression was that from a light tan, No tightening occurred. After my friend’s continued advertising, I made up my mind for the second time. She did it in another clinic and was obviously 10 years younger.
I went to consult a beautician, and he explained to me that the power supply was wrong for the first time. I told you something about wavelength and how a neodymium laser works, but I don't understand anything. The second time I like everything! So now I also advise everyone. The most important thing is to find a competent expert. "
In most reviews of non-ablative laser skin rejuvenation, patients have noticed obvious results.
Non-ablative laser skin rejuvenation helps maintain skin tone and prolong youth. No aggressive effects allow people with sensitive skin to use the procedure.
Before performing non-exfoliative skin rejuvenation, you need to consult a beautician.